Nationwide has appointed James Briffitt as its new head of intermediary sales and new build.

As part of the newly created position, Briffitt will be responsible for leading Nationwide’s intermediary sales teams and driving forward its new build activity.

Briffitt has been with Nationwide for 12 years, most recently as the society’s regional manager for London and South East. Before joining Nationwide, he held senior roles at Legal and General and Northern Rock.

He commented: “I'm delighted to be given this opportunity and look forward to working with intermediaries, developers and specialist new-build brokers across the country.

“Intermediary business is hugely important to both Nationwide and The Mortgage Works and we are determined to continue delivering a market leading proposition in both the residential and buy-to-let markets.”

Briffitt will report into the society’s director of intermediary relationships, Ian Andrew.

“I'm delighted that James is stepping into the role of head of intermediary sales and new build,” Andrew added.

“His extensive experience and deep understanding of the residential, buy-to-let and new-build markets, along with his passion, drive and vision for the future, means he is the ideal candidate to help us further strengthen our position in the intermediary sector.”

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